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FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT ISLE OF WIGHT ARMED FORCES DAY THIS SUNDAY
Families heading to this year’s Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day on Sunday (29th June) can experience a packed programme of activities and displays for visitors of all ages. While the skies will be alive with the roar of the...
Read moreDetailsFAREWELL PERFORMANCE FOR PHOENIX CHOIR AFTER 16 YEARS OF MUSIC AND FUNDRAISING
The Phoenix Choir’s will perform for the final time next month (5th July) at Newport Minster, marking the end of their 16 year musical journey. There is free admission with a retiring collection in aid of Hampshire & Isle of...
Read moreDetailsSUMMER PARTY RETURNS TO VERNON SQUARE GARDENS IN RYDE NEXT WEEKEND
The cheerful sound of ukuleles, lively jazz, and traditional brass band music will fill Vernon Square Gardens in Ryde for this year’s Summer Party next Saturday (28th June), from 14:00. 3 local groups will provide entertainment throughout the afternoon. The...
Read moreDetailsSUMMER SPECTACULAR SET FOR NORTHWOOD HOUSE WITH PARTIES, TRIBUTES AND PROM NIGHTS
A sizzling summer of live music, entertainment and unforgettable open-air parties is coming to Cowes, with Northwood House playing host to a vibrant line-up of events that promises something for everyone – and tickets are on sale now through The...
Read moreDetailsMUSIC PR GURU ALAN EDWARDS TO SPEAK AT DIMBOLA BOOK LAUNCH
Alan Edwards, a big name in British music public relations, who worked with artists such as David Bowie, the Spice Girls and the Rolling Stones, is to launch his new book at Dimbola Museum and Galleries next week. Alan will...
Read moreDetailsAD LIB THEATRE TO PRESENT SHAKESPEARE’S JULIUS CAESAR AT NORTHWOOD HOUSE
Ad Lib Theatre are back at Northwood House and are heading for the streets of Rome with one of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays - Julius Caesar - from 12th-15th June. From the team that brought you superb sell-out Shakespeare shows like...
Read moreDetailsNEWPORT’S CELEBRATE 80 TO COMMEMORATE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY
Celebrate 80 is coming to Newport with a parade through town with marching bands, jeeps and veterans on Saturday (14th June). The free event, organised by Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council, will be celebrating 80 years since the end of...
Read moreDetailsBIKE VS CAR: CYCLEWIGHT TO RACE TO COWES IN TRAFFIC-BUSTING CHALLENGE
CycleWight - the advocacy group for cycling on the Isle of Wight - is holding a commuter challenge on Wednesday (11th June), starting at 08:00 outside County Hall in Newport. To draw attention to a solution to the present traffic...
Read moreDetails15TH CHARITY LAND ROVER RUN SET TO RAISE THOUSANDS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN
A plethora of Land Rovers will descend on the Isle of Wight next weekend for the annual Kent to IOW Charity Land Rover Run, with this year’s event supporting local children’s charity Daisy Chains. The fundraising event, now in its...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS RETURN THIS WEEKEND WITH TOP TALENT AND FAMILY FUN
The Isle of Wight Sheepdog Trials return to Ashey this weekend (Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June), bringing together some of the UK’s most skilled handlers and their dogs for 2 days of competition, countryside tradition and community fundraising. Now...
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